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Man accused of sexual abuse may have victims in Oklahoma

AND IT’S HAPPENING NOW, WE’RE LOOKING FOR MORE VICTIMS. NEW AT FIVE. THE FBI SAYS THIS MAN, JAMES THOMPSON, MAY HAVE SEXUALLY ABUSED CHILDREN. THE 71-YEAR-OLD WAS JUST INJURED IN TENNESSEE, AND NOW THE FBI IS TRYING TO BUILD A CASE AGAINST HIM. AUTHORITIES SAY HE HAS A PROPERTY IN SAYRE, OKLAHOMA, IN BECKHAM COUNTY WHERE HE WOULD LET YOUNG BOYS HUNT, FISH AND WRESTLE. OFFICIALS BELIEVE THE ABUSE HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS. CHECK HERE AGAIN IF YOU HAVE A

Man accused of sexual abuse may have victims in Oklahoma

Investigators believe the abuse dates back 30 years

The Federal Bureau of Investigations needs help connecting victims to a man accused of sexually abusing young boys. Earlier this month, a federal grand jury handed down three-count indictments against James Coleman Thompson of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The 71-year-old also owns property in Sayre, Oklahoma. Investigators believe Thompson brought victims to the property to hunt, fish and wrestle. >> Download the KOCO 5 app Authorities say Thompson was involved in several hunting and wrestling schemes for youths over the years. His victims range in age from 10 to 15. He is being held in Chattanooga awaiting trial. If you or someone you know is connected to Thompson, call the FBI at 423-265-3601. Top HeadlinesManhunt underway for suspect in multiple Oklahoma murdersDriver hospitalized after crash involving two semi-trucks on I-40 in southeast Oklahoma, OHP saysRiley Strain’s cause of death confirmed after final autopsy results releasedRep. Tom Cole touts support for Trump after winning Republican primary for 4th Congressional DistrictOklahoma election results: June 18 primary

The FBI needs help finding a connection between victims and a man accused of sexually abusing young boys.

Earlier this month, a federal grand jury indicted James Coleman Thompson of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, on three counts.

The 71-year-old also owns a property in Sayre, Oklahoma. Investigators believe Thompson brought victims to the property to hunt, fish and wrestle.

>> Download the KOCO 5 app

According to authorities, Thompson has been involved in several hunting and wrestling programs for juveniles over the years. His victims range in age from 10 to 15 years old.

He will be held in Chattanooga pending trial.

If you or someone you know is connected to Thompson, call the FBI at 423-265-3601.


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